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WF08 JAU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,344 mi
Last recorded104,344 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 104,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 104,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 81,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 71,705 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,971 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Air escaping ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts/ cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding

Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,570 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,241 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 48,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,094 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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WF08 JAU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF08 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WF08 JAU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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